Marine & Helicopter Coordinator

Job description

Marine & Helicopter Coordinator

Location: Grimsby area (local applicants preferred – within ~2 hours)

Contract: 18 May 2026 – 30 September 2026 (extension possible)

Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts | 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off (day & night shifts, weekends included)

Matchtech

is currently recruiting Marine & Helicopter Coordinator to support our client, an international offshore wind farm developer on their construction activities as part of a Global Marine & Helicopter Coordination Centre.

This is a key operational role within Offshore Operations & Logistics, enabling safe offshore operations, secure transit and access to assets, and effective emergency response throughout the construction phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate emergency response, acting as first line coordinator and liaising with internal teams and external agencies
• Manage vessel and helicopter traffic control in line with approved procedures
• People, vessel, and communications tracking
• Manage WTG access restrictions and marine traffic access to the OWF
• Optimise vessel allocation and manage changes to daily schedules
• Operate offshore management systems ensuring personnel certification and asset compliance
• Provide and interpret weather forecasts and observation data, advising Project Teams and Vessel Masters
• Liaise with weather data providers and resolve data issues
• Stakeholder liaison (marine, HSE, helicopter operators, inspectors)
• Statutory reporting (pollution, lighting, drifting buoys, vessel infringements)
• Surveillance, vessel avoidance and emergency response planning

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in Marine Coordination
• Strong experience in offshore emergency response

Competent in:

• Supplier Databases for Offshore Operations
• Radio communications
• Maritime certification requirements
• Computer literate and confident with offshore systems
• Proven ability to work under pressure, proactively and as part of a team

Experience with:

• Personnel tracking
• Marine traffic control
• Airspace coordination
• Monitoring offshore weather & marine operations

Additional ad-hoc shifts may be available during and around the main contract period.

Interested or know someone suitable?

Get in touch or apply directly for further details.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Grimsby

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English